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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,630.38, 514,050.74 and 153,250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,630.38, 514,050.74 and 153,250.09 is: 229,922.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,630.38 : 514,050.74 = 153,250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,630.38/514,050.74 = 153,250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,630.38x = 514,050.74 × 153,250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,630.38x = 78,778,322,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,778,322,169.57/342,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,922.17

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